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The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06
He Got Only Half Full.
I'D like to make a bargain with

I'D like to make a bargain with
you"
This remark was addressed I the
proprietor of a lOw-priced eating-house
on Market street about Z O'Clock the
other evening. The proprietor. who
also acted AS cashier. looked up and
saw standing before him a shabby-gen-
teel man, with a little gripsack in his
hand.
"What kind of a bargain?"
Zone that will get ME my supper,
give you the worth of it. and save you
three times the price of it every day."
That's a bargain. You just prove
to me first that what you propose will
do that"
''Well. see there; that gas-jet of yours
gas that it ought to to furnish the light
it now gives. This burner and a grip
sack was opened and a burner taken
Quit will reduce your gas-bill two
thirds for every jet that it is put on. l
sell them for the unprecedentedly low
price Of ten cents. You can give me
twenty cents worth of supper, and I'll
put on two of them for you. You get
the two burners. which are worth the
price of the supper. and you a Y more
than that in gas every day
We'll. 90 ahead. l don't know that l
think your burners are any better than
the old ones. but Ill give you a
chance"
Half a dozen fried oysters and a cup
of coffee" said tine man to the waiter.
These were dispatched at a rate which
seemed to indicate that suppers at any
price were scarce with the gas-burner
man. When he had finished he put on
the two burners, while the proprietor
stood by and watched him.
See here" he said, when he had
finished. there are two more jets that
ought to have these burners on, Y e if
pay You to have them on every jet in
the house. but anyhow you let me put
them on these two. and I'll take an
oyster stew and a piece of mince pie.
Come. what do you say?"
'.N-n-nO. not this time, / guess" said
the ealing-hOuse keeper slowly. Il
think I've invested enough for tonight
You come around a year from now,
and if my gas bills have been any
smaller I'll have you put on a Dozen"
"But l may starve before that" said
the burner man, laying his hand plain
lively on his stomach. Then seeing no
act Of compliance on the part of the
eating-hOuse keeper, he walked up and
down the double row of men in the
room importuning each n to buy .
burner for three cents apiece.-Fhila-
deiphta North american.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06

In one OF the public schools the other
day while the teacher was %instructing
the scholars on the folly OF intemper-
ance she commenced by saying that
liquor was mans greatest enemy. A
young Hibernian. fresh from the Emer-
aid Isle. VINO Vas listening with much
attention. said that we should love
our enemies-a statement, which the
teacher thought was right. but was
much perplexed BY the witty remark.
But" continued the boy. with a good
natured smile, and relieving the en-
barrassment of the teacher, I'VE
shouldn't swallow them. "-P0rtIand
ArQuS.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06
Reformed

you would hardly believe it, but
many Of our 'boarders' desire to remain
even after their terms have EXPIRED"
said one of the keepers of the Kings
county penitentiary to a Brooklyn Eagle
reporter. Long term prisoners of both
sexes in time learn to love their ks feet
cells. For instance, in the female
department we have two or three life
prisoners. These have become 50 accus-
toned to the rules and regulations Of
prison life that l hardly think they
would escape if an opportunity was Of
fered them. As you see, they have
decorated and furnished their cells. and
have evidently made up their mind that
they have come to stay. And then there
is another class of prisoners, who,
knowing that they would be unable to
earn an honest living outside, prefer to
remain here where they receive good
treatment and enough to eat"
Said a prominent Brooklyn police Of
fetal:
Il have long contended that a home
should be provided for ex-convicts,
where they could 60 when released and
barn an honest living. Such a home
could be established on the outskirts of
Brooklyn, New York. or any other large
city. The men. and in fact the women.
could be employed in manufacturing
industries, and thus be free from the
blackmail levied by their fellow-con-
victs."
How b!ackmail?" the reporter ask
ed.
Il will tell you. Convicted felonG
desiring to reform often travel many
miles from the scenes of their crimes.
They are unable to obtain work unless
they suppress the fact that they have
been in prison. l know many instances
in which convicts, having settled in
some western city where they were
leading an honest life, have been track
ed and exposed by fellow convicta
Sucn men have been compelled to pay
heavy blackmail. or else be exposed
and disgraced. In case a man, an ex-
convict, has been leading q straight
life for five years in a town where he
has made new friends and new asso-
Citations it is rather hard that he should
be compelled to lose everything simply
because at one time in his existence he
has been crooked. Men of this stamp
who have been exposed give up all hope
and return to their former life"
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06
Not Impressed by the Queen.

A woman who has seen not a little OF
social and political life in Washington
for the last thirty years IS Mrs. Martha
j. Coston, writes a correspondent of
the Cleveland Leader. In the course of
a pleasant chat l asked Mrs. Coston
what part of her social experience dur
ing o fifteen years s~ojourn abroad she
enjoyed the most.
ITO be candida she replied. smiling
ly, Il must confess that my presenta-
tons ut the English and French courts
were to me the most entertaining. be-
cause there was so much that was novel,
and the glitter and pomp and display
wa such q striking contrast to our re-
publican way Of doing thinga"
what did you think Of Queen Vic
toria?"
Mrs. Coston replied:
1T was at the princess Of Wales first
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06
Do You Know

that Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup will
relieve that cough almost instantly and
make expiration easy? Acts simulta-
neously on the bowels, kidney and liver,
thereby relieving the lungs of the sore
ness and pain and also stopping that
tickling sensation in the throat by
removing the cause. One trial of it
will convince any n that it has no
equal on earth for coughs and colds.
DIR. A. Heintz has secured the sale of it
and will guarantee every bottle to give
satisfaction. 3feb23
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06
Rn2:. as.n1c.a AnlYNs

The L. >, Saivr in ;:rc world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever. Sores, Tetier, Chapped
Hands, Clilblains, Corns, and all
Skin Erup lions, and positively cures
Piles, or No pay required. 1t is guar
snteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price Is cents per
box. For sale by DOwty Il Becher.
TmayS6-1y
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06
Decay Of the Bones,

with some thirty other symptoms,
mark the progress of that terrible dis
ease known as catarrh. it advances
stage by stage OF fearful ~annOyances,
and if neglected, is certain to end in
general debility, and possibly in oh
sumption Or insanity. DIR. Sage's Ca
tarrh Remedy will cure it ut any stage.
This medicine has been long before the
public, and thousands have been restOr-
ed to health by its never-faiiing virtues.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06

IL il store for all who use kemp's Bal
sam for the Throat and Lungs, the great
guaranteed remedy. Would you believe
that it is sold on its merits and that
each druggist is authorized to refund
your money by the Proprietor Of this
wonderful remedy if it fails to cure you.
DR.. A. HeintZ has secured the Agency
for it. Price 5Oc and 81. Trial size free.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06
A Terrible Fire

arouses the approximations Of a whole
city. And yet the wild havoc of disease
startles no Sad to relate, women
suffer from year to year from chronic
diseases and weaknesses peculiar to her
sex, knowing that they are growing
worse with every day, and still take no
for their own relief. DIR.
Pierce's "Favorite Prescription" is the
result of lifelong and learned study of
complaints. 1t is guaranteed to
cure.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06
The Population orColumbus

The Population Of olambus
Is about 1900, and We would say ut least
one half are troubled with some affection
OF the Throat and Lungs, as those COM
plants are, according to statistics, more
numerous than others. We would adj
wise all not to neglect the opportunity to
call on US and get a bottle of Kemp's
Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. Price
SOC and $l.OO. Trial size free. Res
pectfully, DR.. A. Heintz.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06

The skirt of black chantilly worn with
a basque bodice of black velvet makes
a very stylish for receptions or small
dinners and is always becoming and
pretty.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06

ITCH, Prairie Mango, and Scratches
Of every kind cured in 30 minutes by
WoOlfOrd's Sanitary Lotion. Use no
other. This never fails. Sold by
O. B. Stillmsn, druggist Columbus.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06
Purify N"ur kio.d.

81 ue"s Shesu-
Ii your tongue Is coated.
Ii your skin Is yellow and dry.
II You have boils.
II You have fever.
II YOU are thin or nervous.
If you are bilious.
If you are constipated.
II your bones ache.
If Your head aches.
If you have no appetite.
IT You have no ambition, one
hottie Of Beggs' Blood Purifier and
Blood Maker will relieve any and eli Of
the above complaints. Sold and war
ranted by DIR. A. Heintz.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06

Railway carriages are now fitted up as
churches in Russia, SO that people can
worship as they travel.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06
Coed Resnles In Every Case.

Coed ReAalss In Every Case.
d. A. Bradford, Wholesale paper
dealer at Chattanooga, Tenn, writes
that he was seriously afflicted with
. severe cold that settled on his
lungs; had tried many remedies
without benefit. Being induced to
try DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, did so and was en-
tirely cured by the use Of . few bot
ties. Since which time he has used
it In bis family for all Coughs and
Colds with best results. This 10 the
experience Of Thousands whose lives
have been saved by this Wonderful
Discovery.
Trial bottles free ct DoWty &
Hsitkemper's drag store.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06

Germany has issued orders TO weed
out certain classes OF firenchIen from
Alsace. Look out for an Influx of opera
bOuffe singers.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06

CHAMBEELAIN's Cough Remedy cures
the most obstinate coughs. Try 1T
DOwty X Heitkemper.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06

Full sleeves are worn by girls from I'D
to IA. They are formed into a wide
cuff extending from the waist half way
up the forearm.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06

Folds or puffs of silk net are more
fashionable than ruching for the neck
and sleeves.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06

BogwOod ornaments, bracelets, but
tons and clasps are worn in mourning,
and are sometimes beautifully carved.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06

1t is predicted that within Il year
walking skirts will he made long enough
to touch and drag" as well.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06

Young women, said TO be religious en-
thusiasts, now carry the blacklist kind
of prayer books for Lent.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06

White fox fur on green plush wrap is
very effective. The lining Of white satin
makes it more elegant.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06
BONNETS.
TIE Demands Of Ladies Of Fashioa

In . recent letter upon the ~aristocracy
Of England. says the New York Sun. .
writer said that the En0lish women
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06

Camel's hair shawls made into wraps
will be very fashionable this spring.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06

Corduroy jackets are among the new
est shown for spring wear, and are recon-
mended as jaunty and stylish.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06
Salt Rheum or Eczema

Salt Rheum or Eczema.
Old sores and ulcers,
Scaldhead and ringwOrm,
Pain in the back and spine,
Swelling Of the knee joints,
Sprains and bruises.
Neuralgia and toothache.
Tender feet caused by buniOns, cOrns
and chilblains, We warrant Beggs' Trop-
ioal Oil to relieve any and all Of the
above. DR.. A. HeintZ.
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06

SuS OLA W." AAAOA
ing clothes and the wonderful toilettes
left Isle together.
They had been gone a week when
Joyce was rolled up in a ball on one of
the garden benches with q book in her
lap which she was not reading.
Mr.. Hallett had called several times,
out never been received.
Now Joyce suddenly looked up, and
seeing him come towards her, sprang to
her feet.
Don't disturb yourself" he said
coolly. you absolutely would not let
me come near you, so l forced myself
into your presence. It's abominable, l
admit But not half so abominable a
| the manner in which you treat me-"
As she kept . dignified silence. ''Why
do you do it?" he asked. Il want an
answer, Joyce.
She turned towards him with height
ened color, and an ominous CLEAN in
her eye.
oh. don't get angry! You know
perfectly well I'm in love with you. and
you know that l want you to marry me.
You must have seen how 1 felt about
you from the first day. But your be-
havior has been shocking. How could
you play fast and loose with me 80?
But, never mind. You were enchant-
ing the other day. I'll forgive you
everything before and since ON the
strength Of that When will you be my
wife?"
':Never!"
"Joyce"
'.Never-nerer! Never will I marry
anyone! 1 am not tit! 1 am . per
per-perfectly hor-horrid girl! I firt-
cd with you-pur-purposely the other
day, and lied you on. because I
wanted to sp-spite Cousin Gray. and
and l was jealous of her-and I
thought you were going to marry her
and"
The rest Of the speech was buried on
q shoulder clad in tweed, upon which
the tears were running down in streams
mo. no! Let me CO."
Joyce. are you going to be tract
able?"
The Columbus journal., 1887-04-06

AkAOAoASN OuS WY OAOuA~ uOAN
men and Women of brilliant minds and
of high social distinction in its grasp il
. psychological question We can not
answer.
In some parts of Maryland the people
will not have the house leek, q small
green plant bearing . pink flower, upon
their premises. This plant blooms, &C
cording to their theory, but one in
seven years, and should ono of them be
in or near the house ut the time of
blooming. when the tiny bud begins to
develop someone will be taken sick, and
a it continues to expand they will grow
worse, and when it has bloomed into
the perfect flower they will die
Another superstition characteristic of
this ostracised plant is that 20 long as
anyone carries . leaf about with them
adversely will be close at their heels.
There are countless numbers of signs
and omens of ill-luck, sickness, death,
disappointment, ETC., that make . curl
Gus and interesting category. The
bowling of . dog is . sure sign of
death. and when throwing your Shoes
on the floor. should they turn upside
down. the grim spectre will claim some
member Of tho family ere the year has
passed. The dropping of the dish-rag
~foretells the coming of . stranger; to
meet . funeral ON the street il an ill
omen. and many will 60 squares out of
their way to avoid meeting an ap-
preaching cortege; to 60 out of the
house and forgetting ONE simple
article, have to return for it presages
disappointment, and you must sit down
and cross your legs If you would dis
solve the spell and be successful in your
GRAND. These and many other equally
absurd notions are prevalent among the
people of the lower peninsula, and if
seems, as though the advancing elements
Of enlightened civilization and intelli
gence will never be able to destroy them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-05
OUR PAPERS.

We have said and we shall say again
that no town can grow-that no town
deserves to grow-that does not foster
its newspapers. IL has been said a
thousand times that the newspaper
man does more to advertise his town
than all other agencies combined. We
believe nearly every thinking man is
sready to admit this, but still a great
many good newspapers are starved 10
death from year to year. We are not
disposed to find fault with Great Bend,
OF the city is certainly doing more for
it's newspapers this year than ever be-
fore, and what we say is not prompted
by selfish spirit. We shall not at
tempt to say which particular paper IS
booming the city the most. But we
trust there is room for us all to work
and we trust we are all doing some
good. All we are saying is, that the
city can well afford to be generous
with its newspapers. While we can
not speak for our brothers, yet we feel
safe in saying there is but little danger
of any of us becoming a CrGsus. And
while we are all racking our brains for
plans to advertise the city let it not be
forgotten that after all the papers have
done in the past more for the city than
any single agency, and the amount OF
good they can do i'll the future is linn
tied oply by the patronage they receive.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-05
lsEALl
Petition for Druggists Permit.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned pc
utioners Dunn and Regel, have filed their petition
in the Probate court of Barton county, Kansas
praying for order of said grant and issue
to the said petitioners Druggist permit sell in
toxlcating liquors for medicinal, mechanical and
scientific purpOsesonly in the city of EliuwOod Bar
ton county, Kansas for year in accordance with
the laws OF Kansas in such made and provided
That said petitioners persons of good moral
character that they do not Intoxicating liq
AS a beverage and that they can be entrusted with
theTesponslblhty OF selling Intoxicating liquors
That said petitioners registered pharmacists
under the laws of Kansas, that they are lawfully
and i'll good faith engaged personally in the bushes
of druggists propetors thereof at the place hern
before designated. and that they well versed in
their said professions.
That said petition signed by % reputable
resident females of the said city Of Eln wood over
81 years of age and % resident male freehold ers
said city OF Ellinwood, Kansas.
That said petitioners have in their said business,
exclusive OF Intoxicating liquors and fixtures stock
of drugs of the value OF at least 200 dollars and
that said petition and will be heard by said
court on the 2Sth day of May, 1887, at II O'clock
q. M.
DUNN Il RIEGLE,
4-0t Petitioners.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-05
City Council Proceedings.

Council met last night, May 2, IN
regular session; Mayor auckland and
all members of the council present.
Minutes of the called meeting OF
April 20 read, and that part Of the
minutes relating to the official APP
pointments approved.
A motion was made that the city
printing be let to the three papers at
25 cents square.
The council then went into execu-
tive session.
d. r. Jones moved that the city
printing be let to E. L. Chapman at
the same rate and terms as last year.
Council again went into executive
session.
A motion was made to amend mo-
ton made by Councilman Jones re-
lating to the city printing. The
amendment being the sealed bids be
received tor the city printing from all
the city papers.
On motion, the improvement COM
mittee instructed to ascertain what
poll tax had been collected by Mr..
Rusk for present year.
On motion a number of crossings
were ordered built by the city.
Mayor auckland appointed Coun-
Gilman Moss additional member of
committees on ordinances and police,
and Councilman Harper on commit
tee on Improvements.
On motion the bond of j. a. Jones,
the contractor for waterworks, was re-
jected.
The mayor and city attorney were
instructed to ascertain what steps had
been taken towards the commence
ment of work on waterworks.
a number of bills were allowed
and a number of others referred to
the finance committee.
The council then adjourned to
meet Wednesday evening, May 4.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-05

Here is what the Chicago Jou rnal
saws of us: Kansas is the ga rden
of the world redolent with the ira
GRUNGE of the orchard and vintage,
Eteeming with the homes of thrifty
people, pulsing with the VIM and Wig
or Of progress, and mellow with the
bloom of an almost perennial harvest.
Last year Kansas sent to the east
from her overlooking store house a
golden stream of grain, filled hundreds
Of empty trains with the choicest of
her herds and focks, and stands on
the threshold of this years bounty,
she sends greeting and welcome to
half million of their sons who wovld
try their fortune on her unbroken
prairie. What Kansas will be fifty
years hence is beyond the people now
living.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-05

Monday afternoon as Mrs. Tor
rey was driving from the Typer house
towards her home someone discovered
smoke arising from the front of the
buggy. Luckily, someone was near
and at once requested her TO get out
of the buggy. 1t was found that
the lap robe was on fire and in a few
minutes she would have been in great
danger. Someone was unthoughted
enough to throw stub of cigar in
the buggy and thus the fire orig
mated.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-05
Road Notice.
STATE OF KANRAS, 1
County of Barton.

STATE OF kANRAS,
County of Barton.
Office of County Clerk, April %, 1887.
Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day OF
April, 1857, petition signed by Daniel Pfster and
twenty-five others, presented TO the Board OF
County Commissioners of the county and state
aforesaid praying for the viewing and opening OF 4
certain road, described as follows, viz:
Beginning at the southeast corner of section thir-
tytwo (2l, township eighteen C1S), range thirteen
49, and running due north 10 the southeast corner
aye 10y, township eighteen t1s range thirteen
(IS).
Also. Commeno pg at the southeast corner of sec
tion thirty-twO (32( torazhp seventeen az, range
thirteen (l3), and running uoEtb 70 the northeast
corner of section five t5), nship seFenteen %,
range thirteen (i3).
Also. Commencing at the southeast corner Of see
ton eight 49,, township eighteen QSl, range thir-
teen (I3), and running Test to the southwest cor
ner of section seven IA, township eighteen u.s.,
range thirteen Q3I.
Wherenpon sail Board of County Commissioners
appointed the following named persons, viz:
Lorimor, John Burnangh and Rudolph Steuri as
viewers, with instructions to meet in conjunction
at the Office of G r Cummins in Homestead town
ship, Monday, the 18th day of May, A D 1857, and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-05

Road Notice.
STATE OF KANSAS,
County of Barton,

STATE OF KANSAS,
County of Barton,
Office OF County Clerk, April %, 1887
Notice is hereby given that the 18th day of
April, 1897 petition signed by J. R. Harris and
fifteen others presented TO the Board of County
Commissioners OF the county and state aforesaid
road, described as follows, viz.
Commencing half section line between the
northeast quarter and the northwest quarter OF sec
ton thirty-two (32) township eighteen QS), range
fourteen 14l thenees south on half section line
the northwest corner OF southeast quarter of sec
ton five (5l, township nineteen l91, range four
teen "a, said corner being the northwest corner of
the town OF Heller.
appointed the following named persons, viz: J w
Case, Richard Williams and Howell, as viewers,
with 1nstructisns to meet in conjunction at the
ice OF Dawson in Eureka township, on Monday
the 10th day OF May, a d 1887 and proceed to view
said road and give to all parties a hearing
By order of the Board of County Commissioners.
ED L. TEED,
lSEALl County Clerk.